Why you should visit Cascais

You’re probably nearer than you think, so might as well!

📍Located in the surroundings of Lisbon

🚊Accessible through a 40min train journey from Cais do Sodré, Lisbon (€4,60 return ticket)

🌤️ It feels as hot as Lisbon but you have the breeze from the sea and there’s actual beaches you can get refreshed in so you’re not just getting dehydrated in the city…

Seafood and fish

Cascais is a fishermen town! This is where you’ll find the freshest and most delicious seafood and fish in the surroundings of Lisbon.

In the guide below I give you my personal favourite restaurants (most of them are fish restaurants):

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Best restaurants in Cascais (local pick)

From a perspective of a local, you'll get a guide full of different restaurants in Cascais worth giving a try, from all price points. With an emphasis on fish and seafood while highlighting the ones with veggie options. Beautiful views also present in pretty much all of them. 🦞🐟☀️🌊

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The beautiful beaches

Whether you’re going for a beach day or just a walk around town, we have a few beaches you can make your way around.

A couple of:

Praia da Rainha

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This one is bang on the centre of town, easy access to walk by before or after going for a meal. It’s a really small beach but with a special charm to it.

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Praia do Guincho

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Known for its waves, Guincho is a great spot to visit when there’s not a lot of wind. This one you’d have to get to by car, there’s no easy access by transport unfortunately.

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Water activities

From boat tours to sailing and diving, Paddle boarding and surfing, there’s a lot of water activities you can book.

Paddle boarding school I recommend

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Breath taking views

Boca do Inferno

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Boca do Inferno translates to ‘The gateway to Hell’ as it’s where you can witness the water shooting against the cliffs or ‘sea arch’.

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More promenades will be included once I design the intenary to Cascais coming soon.

Art & Culture

Cascais has a long history of cultural interest from contemporary art to historical museums.

A good example of it:

Casa das Histórias Paula Rego

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Paula Rego, one of Portugal’s best known artists, has a permanent display in this museum, but there’s also two additional temporary exhibitions in the space.

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From B&Bs to luxury hotels

Surf Cascais - Surf Villa

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Perfect option for couples, solo travelers and small groups and people going on a budget but wanting to have some fun. This surf villa combines surfing with a relaxed holiday hosted by a surf community.

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Hotel Cascais Miragem Health & Spa

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A 5 star stay overlooking the Cascais Bay and still accessible by foot to the centre of town.

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